Tournament Reports
Future Match Info Report Alternates By Event Alternates By Event 8/31 9:30pm
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MONDAY SITES
The following sites will be used on MONDAY:
Burns Park (BP)- B18, G18, G16, B14, G14
Pleasant Valley Country Club (PV) - B16, B12
Little Rock Racquet Club (RC) - G12 on clay
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Doubles Finals and 3/4 Playoff for Doubles on Monday
Doubles Finals and 3/4 Playoff for doubles will be scheduled after singles on Monday. If both teams agree to play earlier we can arrange for courts.
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TOURNAMENT REFEREE ON SITE AT BURNS PARK
During play hours, Cheryl Helton, Referee, will be on site at Burns Park.
During the day, if you need to reach the referee, call 205-999-8118 (Dan Lucas) and ask for Cheryl . After tournament hours, you should email the referee at chelton48@yahoo.com.
In case of weather problems, we will post delays on the SINGLES WEBSITE. You may also call Pleasant Valley Country Club (501) 225-2252 to get an update on delays.
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Burns Park Delay on Saturday AM
NEW INFO 9/3
The tournament has been told that there will be a lane for the tennis players and a lane for the runners. Please allow extra time if you have matches at 8am at Burns. All other times should be okay. Burns is the most difficult site to get to because of traffic. Not a bad idea to always allow extra time for Burns.
8/31 We have just been made aware of a Run in the Burns Park area on Saturday morning around 8 am that will necessitate an alternate route to get to Burns Park. We wanted to make you aware of this and we will post the alternate route directions Wednesday afternoon.Directions will also be available at check in on Friday. This will only affect G14, G16, and B18.
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TOURNAMENT CHECK-IN
Check in for the tournament will be Friday from 3pm until 8pm at HAMPTON INN and SUITES, 1301 South Shackleford Road, Little Rock 72211. Players will be asked for a check-in document at their first match location. For those arriving after 8pm on Friday you may check in Saturday morning from 6:30am until 8 am at PLEASANT VALLEY Country Club, 1 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock AR 72212 Late check-inon Saturday is not an excuse for being late for your first match at another site.
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BIRTH CERTIFICATES/ PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP
All players must have a Birth Certificate on file in the Southern office for proof of US citizenship..Green cards will be accepted, but passports will not. A file of those with proof on file can be found by clicking the following link:
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Seeding issues
8/31 B18 and B14 seeds withdrew and causing a change in seeding.
8/30 A B18 seed withdrew and was replaced by the next player to be seeded.
Due to an administrative error, a player was omitted from the G16 draw who should have been seeded. The seeding has been changed as directed in Friend at Court, Regulation IIC,2b.
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ON SITE ALTERNATES for Singles and Doubles
If an on-site alternate will affect the seeding, they will not be placed in the draw. On-site alternates will not replace a Bye in the draw.
On-site alternates for singles should register with the tournament on Friday from 3pm until 8pm. On-site alternates whose names are on the ordered Alternate List would be placed in order from that list. On-site alternates not on the ordered Alternate List, will be placed after the players on the Alternate List in order by their standings (8/23/10) if they have preregistered on Friday. Those not on the ordered Alternate List who cannot preregister, will be placed at the bottom of the On-Site list. On-site alternates for singles should report to following sites on Saturday 30 minutes prior to the first match time of the division desiring entry: G14, G16, B18 Burns Park B14, G18 Rebsamen B12, B16 Pleasant Valley G12 Lttle Rock Racquet Club
After registration, on-site alternates for doubles will be placed on an ordered list. On Friday On-site Alternates for doubles MUST register with the tournament first, and then report 30 minutes before the first match time of the division desiring entry to the following sites: G14, G16, B18 Burns Park B14, G18 Rebsamen B12, B16 Pleasant Valley G12 Lttle Rock Racquet Club
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SINGLES REGISTRATION
This site is for SINGLES only, doubles entries open on Tuesday, AUGUST 24 and the Tournament ID # 703318610. Entries for doubles will close on Friday, August 27.
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FACEBOOK FOR A DOUBLES PARTNER
The tournament will NOT partner players for Doubles. Each player is responsible for finding his or her own partner and MUST register prior to the doubles deadline. Partnerships must be confirmed and it is mandatory for BOTH partners to sign up with each other. To assist players in finding a doubles partner, please visit the tournament facebook group page. Do not list your phone number or email address on the wall.
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DOUBLES FOR THIS TOURNAMENT
This tournament does have doubles. However, to make it easier and more efficient for you to know first who made the singles tournament and then select a doubles partner, we have set up another tournament id and page just for doubles registration. Doubles registration will open on Tuesday, August 24 after the competitor's list for singles is posted. Doubles registration will close on Friday, August 27. Please enter doubles in the same age group in which you were accepted for singles. Here's the link to the doubles registration page:
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DOUBLES INFORMATION
This tournament will have doubles.
The tournament ID for doubles registration is 703318610.
Doubles play will begin on Friday evening with two rounds. (Format for doubles is an 8-game pro set. A 7-point tiebreak will be used at 8-all.)
We do NOT partner players. Please use the Facebook Group for communicating to find a partner. Do not list your phone number or email address on the Facebook page.
Please enter doubles in the same age group that your were accepted in for singles. It is your job to find a partner, confirm the partnership, and then register by the doubles deadline on Friday, August 27. BOTH partners must (mandatory) sign up with your partner.
If you are playing doubles ONLY, then the fee is $25.00, which is payable at the first doubles match.
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ALTERNATES
The alternates by Event Report will be updated as changes are made. Click the "Alternate by Events" tab above to view the updated alternates list. POINT OF NO RETURN
If you have reached the "point of no return" for traveling, please be courteous and withdraw from the alternates list. We understand that some of you may not be able to come at a moments notice, even if a spot opens. As long as you are on the Alternates by Event Report, we assume you can still attend.
It is the alternate's responsibility to check the website to see if your alternate status has changed. The tournament will make every effort to contact you if your status changes and as a result you are selected to play in the tournament. You should make sure your contact information is correct on your membership profile. The tournament will not be responsible for a player not selected if the tournament cannot contact him/her due to incorrect or outdated contact information.
Once an alternate is selected for play, payment is due immediately. (Credit cards are not charged on line for alternates).
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ENTERING TWO TOURNAMENTS (Including those on the Alternate List)
Do not enter two tournaments at the same time. How to avoid Penalties: If you end up on the alternate list, you must with-draw from the alternate list first and then enter the 2nd event. Tournaments have different deadlines that will allow you time to make your changes.
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WITHDRAWALS
All withdrawals should be in writing and the reason for the withdrawal given. On or Before Sunday, August 22, please withdraw on the website. Go to the Tournament website and click "EDIT REGISTRATION" on the left side of your screen then "Withdraw". From there you can withdraw. If you do not know your Confirmation #, then click "Locate Comfirmation" just below "Withdraw".Your credit card will not be charged and no reason for the withdrawal is necessary.
After Sunday. August 22 at 11:59pm, withdrawing players should email the referee at chelton48@yahoo.com stating the reason for the withdrawal.
No refund will be given if a player withdraws after midnight, Friday, August 27th.
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HOST HOTELS
The host hotels for the tournament are the Hampton Inn and Suites (501-537-4600) and the Crown Plaza Holiday Inn(501-223-3000) and Wingate (501-227-6800). Ask for the Bullfrog Super Circuit rate when making reservations. Please stay at these hotels as they are the tournament sponsors.
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REGISTRATION CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact Information: For purposes of Alternate notification, match time changes, and draw changes, it is imperative for you to add contact information (email and phone) during the online registration process. So a player does not lose out on important information, please help us by offering this contact information.
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Tentative Sc hedule
Friday: 2 rounds of doubles
Saturday: 2 rounds of Main, 1 round of Consolation, 1 round of doubles
Sunday: 2 rounds of Main, 3 rounds of Consolation, 1 round of doubles
Monday: SF and F Main, 3/4 PO, 3 rounds of Consolation, F and 3/4 PO of doubles
Subject to change with weather issues
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Tournament Sites
The tournament will be using the following sites for play:
Burns Park (BP)- G14, G16, B18
Rebsamen Park( REB)- B14 , G18 Otter Creek Racquet Club (OC) - B14 , G18
Pleasant Valley CC (PV)- B12, B16 Little Rock Racquet Club (RC)- B12, B16 Country Club of Little Rock(CCLR)- B12, B16 Little Rock Athletic Club (AC)- B12, B16
Little Rock Racquet Club(RC) - G12 on Clay Country Club
of Little Rock(CCLR) - G12 on Clay
On Monday matches will be played at Burns, Pleasant Valley and Little Rock Racquet Club(Clay only)
All divisions will be on hard courts EXCEPT for G12.
Site Addresses and phone # (FOR DIRECTIONS ONLY AND NOT TOURNAMENT QUESTIONS):
PV - Pleasant Valley Country Club 501-225-2252
#3 Pleasant Valley Dr. Little Rock, AR 72212
BP - Burns Park Tennis Center 501-791-8585
4000 Joe Poch Rd. North Little Rock, AR 72118
REB - Rebsamen Tennis Center 501-664-0736
1501 Leisure Place, Little Rock, AR 72204
OC - Otter Creek Racquet Club 501-455-2500
14000 Otter Creek Parkway, Little Rock, AR 72210
RC - Little Rock Racquet Club 501-225-5711
1 Huntington Road, Little Rock, AR 72227
AC - Little Rock Athletic Club 501-225-3600
4610 Sam Peck Rd., Little Rock, AR 72212
CCLR - Country Club of Little Rock 501-664-1531 501-664-1531
4200 Country Club Blvd., Little Rock, AR 72207
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MAKING THE DRAWS
The Singles draws will be made at 7 pm (Central) on Monday.
The Doubles draws will be made at Noon (central) on Tuesday.
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MEDICAL RELEASE FORMS
A signed medical release form is required prior to playing your first match. Parent or guardian must sign the medical release. Please print the form and bring the completed document with you to registration at the Hampton Inn and Suites.
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SELECTION CRITERIA
Entry will be based on selection criteria of 56 from the age group of the event and up to 8 from the lower age group who do not get in the first 56, and who are in the top 80 of the Southern standings in the lower age group at the time of selection.
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SEEDING
USTA SOUTHERN SINGLES SEEDING CRITERIA: Seeding shall be done using only the results from the most recently published USTA Southern Combined Standings List (Published List used for selections 8/23/10) of the division in the order in which players appear on the list.
Players who have a standing in the next younger age division MAY be seeded in any group of seeds if they are in the top 10 of the most recently published USTA Southern Combined Standings List of any younger age division.This is determined by the Seeding Calculator. Players with current top 50 USTA National standing, top 100 ITF ranking, top 10000 ATP or WTA rankings will be considered for seeding.
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SCORING FORMAT/REGULATIONS
All main draw matches will be best of three tiebreak sets. USTA Southern could change this should heat/weather become a factor.
All consolation matches will be best of two tiebreak sets with a match tiebreak (first to 10 by 2 points)to be played in lieu of the third set.
The consolation will be a full feed-in consolation through the quarterfinals. Consolation matches will be played through the semifinal round.
Doubles will play an 8 game proset with a 7-point tiebreaker to be played at 8-all.
There will be a playoff for third and fourth place in the main draw singles and doubles.
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BALLS
The official ball for the tournament is DunLop.
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DRESS CODE
For the Boys: Any T-shirts worn must be plain or tennis related. No underwear should be visible above waist band or below hemline. Shirts must be worn at all times. Shorts must be worn appropriately above pelvic bones. Sleeveless shirts are acceptable if made that way - no cutoffs. For the Girls: Any T-shirts must be plain or tennis related. Skirts and shorts must be worn appropriately above the pelvic bones. The bottom of your shirt must touch the top of your skirt or shorts while standing upright- shoulders back. This means do not roll down your skirts or shorts. Thank you for your cooperation.
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TIMELINE
8/24 The Competitors list will be posted by 3 pm Tuesday, August 24.
8/24 The ordered alternate lists will be posted by 3 pm Tuesday, August 24.
8/25-27 Register for doubles in same age group selected for singles.
8/31 The seed lists will be posted by noon Tuesday, August 31.
9/2 First Match Times for singles and doubles will be posted by 5pm,Thursday, September 2.
9/3 All Draws will be posted by noon, Friday, Sept 3.
REMINDER: Doubles registration begins August 25 and ends on August 27. The tournament ID for doubles registration is 703318610. For more info on doubles, please see Doubles Information ....
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ENTERING TWO AGE DIVISIONS
Players are allowed to enter two divisions with these guidelines:
#1. Players selected to both age divisions they apply for will automatically be selected to the older age division. They would be removed from the other age
#2. Players not selected to either division would remain on the alternate lists for both divisions but would be obligated to play the division they first get in. They would be removed from the Alternate list in the other division.
#3. Players selected to one age division would be removed from the alternates list for the division they were not selected.
#4. Once a player is selected for any one division no changes can be made.
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Late Entries
We are sorry if you missed the entry deadline, but we are NOT accepting late entries.
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Doubles First Match Time
Click here to see First Match Times for Doubles for Friday.
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Host Hotel The host hotels for the tournament are the Hampton
Inn and Suites (501-537-4600) and the Crown Plaza Holiday Inn
(501-223-3000) and Wingate (501-227-6800). Ask for the Bullfrog
Super Circuit rate when making reservations. Please stay at these
hotels as they are the tournament sponsors.
Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, August 22, 2010 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 703306810 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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